WMF LARGE WAITER

reproduction

This elegant large waiter in polished pewter is decorated with superb typical Jugendstil motives on the two handles.

It was designed by the influential sculptor/designer Albert Mayer for the well known German firm WMF (Wurtembergische MetalWarenFabrik) around 1900. Mayer was appointed head of the Art Studio in 1894 and specialized in designs which depicted beautiful maidens & nymphs with flowing hair and graceful postures.

This item is illustrated at page 189 of the original 1906 "The Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork Catalogue" from WMF as model N° 545.

Pewter handmade reproduction of the original in same size and finishing.